Police released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault which occurred in the city centre earlier this year.

The incident happened on Dundee Street around 10.40 P.M. hours on Friday 21 July 2017.

A 44-year-old man was making his way home along Dundee Street, Edinburgh, when he was seriously assaulted by an unknown male.

It is believed the man pictured will be able to assist the investigation and he or anyone who recognises him is asked to come forward.

Detective Constable Peter Lyons from Corstorphine CID said: “The victim suffered a serious injury as a result of this attack and was understandably very shaken.

“We are appealing for anyone who can help us locate this man to get in touch with us.”

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or make an anonymous report through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.